Makita BO6050 Manuel D'instructions page 6

Rotate the change knob counterclockwise for random
orbit with forced rotation mode.
Random orbit mode
►Fig.5: 1. Change knob
Random orbit mode is orbital action with free rotation of
the pad for fine sanding.
Rotate the change knob clockwise for random orbit
mode.
Typical applications for sanding and
polishing
Sanding
Material Use Mode selection
Random
orbit
with
forced
rotation
Paintwork Sanding -
Repairs
(scratches,
rust spots)
Rough
paint
stripping
Plastics Soft
plastics
(PVC/
ABS)
Hard
plastics
(FRP)
Woods Softwood -
Hardwood
Veneers -
Metals Non-
ferrous
metal
(alumi-
num,
copper)
Steel
Steel,
rust
removal
Hard
metal
(stain-
less
steel)
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Speed
Pad
control
Random
setting
1 - 3 Soft
2 - 3 Hard
- 4 - 5 Soft
1 - 3 Super
soft/
Soft
- 1 - 3 Soft/
Hard
1 - 3 Super
soft/
Soft
3 - 5 Soft
1 - 2 Super
Soft
1 - 3 Soft
- 3 - 5 Soft/
Hard
- 4 - 5 Super
Soft
- 4 - 5 Soft
Polishing
Use Mode
selection
Applying wax Random orbit
with forced
rotation
Removing Random orbit
wax with forced
rotation
Polishing Random orbit
with forced
rotation
The above information is intended only as a guide. In
each case, the most appropriate sanding disc grain
should be determined by preliminary trials.
Protector
►Fig.6: 1. Protector
The protector prevents the pad, the tool housing and
the wall from being damaged when working near a wall.
Always use the protector when working.
To install the protector, align the tongue of the protector
with the groove, and push in the protector.
To remove the protector, pull the protector forward.
►Fig.7: 1. Protector
ASSEMBLY
Always be sure that the tool is
CAUTION:
switched off and unplugged before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Installing side grip
►Fig.8: 1. Side grip
Screw the side grip on the tool securely.
The side grip can be installed on either side of the tool.
Installing or removing abrasive disc
Always use hook-and-loop system
CAUTION:
abrasive discs. Never use pressure-sensitive
abrasive discs.
►Fig.9: 1. Abrasive disc
To install the abrasive disc or the hook-and-loop type
pad (optional accessory), first remove all dirt and for-
eign matter from the pad.
Then attach the abrasive disc to the pad, using the
hook-and-loop system of the abrasive disc and the pad.
Be careful to align the holes in the abrasive disc with
those in the pad.
To remove the disc from the pad, just pull up from its
edge.
Speed con-
Pad
trol setting
2 - 4 Sponge pad
4 - 5 Felt pad
4 - 5 Wool pad
2. Groove